- 1. Which state in India is famous for its backwaters?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Goa
D) Andhra Pradesh
- 2. What are the traditional houseboats called in Kerala?
A) Poovar
B) Shikara
C) Coracle
D) Kettuvallam
- 3. Which is the main backwater destination in Kerala?
A) Kumarakom
B) Kochi
C) Alleppey
D) Kollam
- 4. What is the local language spoken in the backwater regions of Kerala?
A) Malayalam
B) Kannada
C) Telugu
D) Tamil
- 5. What is the primary mode of livelihood for people living by the backwaters?
A) Fishing
B) Tourism
C) Farming
D) Trading
- 6. What is the traditional art form associated with the backwaters of Kerala?
A) Kathakali
B) Odissi
C) Bharatanatyam
D) Kuchipudi
- 7. What is the famous local dish of Kerala usually served on houseboats?
A) Karimeen Pollichathu
B) Idli Sambar
C) Dosa
D) Biryani
- 8. What is the popular festival celebrated by the backwater communities in Kerala?
A) Diwali
B) Onam
C) Holi
D) Christmas
- 9. Which famous Indian writer was inspired by the beauty of Kerala's backwaters?
A) Jhumpa Lahiri
B) Vikram Seth
C) Salman Rushdie
D) Arundhati Roy
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